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The document outlines the visa requirements for a tourist visa to Switzerland and other Schengen countries, detailing necessary documents such as a completed application form, passport, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, and financial means. It specifies additional requirements for minors and foreign nationals residing in Ghana, as well as the processing time of up to 15 days. The document emphasizes that submission of documents does not guarantee visa issuance and the final decision rests with border authorities.

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GH Tourist Visa en

The document outlines the visa requirements for a tourist visa to Switzerland and other Schengen countries, detailing necessary documents such as a completed application form, passport, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, and financial means. It specifies additional requirements for minors and foreign nationals residing in Ghana, as well as the processing time of up to 15 days. The document emphasizes that submission of documents does not guarantee visa issuance and the final decision rests with border authorities.

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Embassy of Switzerland to Ghana, Benin and Togo

September 2023

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST VISA


Each applicant has to present all documents listed below. Note that the originals will not be returned.

✓ X
1 Visa Application
One completed Schengen visa application form duly filled in, dated and signed
https://www.sem.admin.ch//bfm/en/home/themen/einreise/visumantragsformular.html

Minors: (under the age of 18)


Both parents must sign the visa application forms and add copies of their passports as well as a
copy of the child’s birth certificate. If there is only one guardian please present proof of custody such
as divorce papers, birth or death certificate, custody order, etc. If one parent is unable to sign the
forms, he/she must submit a letter of agreement together with a copy of his/her passport bearing the
signature of the holder. If the child is travelling with only one parent, the written consent of the other
parent is required as well as a copy of the passport of the latter bearing the signature.

One recent passport-sized colour photograph, in accordance with the guidelines of International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO), with a white background, not damaged and stapled.
https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/system/files_en?file=2016-12/icao_photograph_guidelines_en.pdf

2 Travel documents
Original passport valid for further three months after the intended departure from the Schengen area and one
copy of all relevant passport pages (data page, pages containing previous Schengen, UK, US or Canadian
visas).

It shall contain at least two blank pages and should have been issued within the previous 10 years.
Please also submit all previous passports, either valid or cancelled.

For foreign nationals residing in Ghana:


A photocopy of the valid residence permit. It must be valid for further three months after the intended
departure from the Schengen area.

If the primary destination is not a Schengen country, the visa for that country must be obtained first.

Photocopy of birth certificate

A computer printout of the flight reservation / booking including return flight (no ticket).

Proof of accommodation:
 Photocopy of hotel reservation in Switzerland/Belgium/Latvia and other Schengen States covering
the whole period of stay.

Proof of travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States.
Original and one copy thereof. Please refer to Embassy’s list of accredited local insurance companies:
 Minimum coverage of EUR 30’000.
 Repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or
death during stay.
 Policy must state policy number, name of ensured applicant, dates of coverage until last day of
departure from Schengen states, as well as scheduled benefits (please allow for extra days for
the embassy to be more flexible with the duration of the visa).

3 Justification of the stay


Photocopy of the travel itinerary of the intended stay
✓ X
4 Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the cost of the trip
Original of personal and/or company’s current bank statement (if applicable) for the past 3 months showing
sufficient means of subsistence (approx. CHF 100 per day) to cover all costs during the trip.
The applicants name must appear on the statements. (Neither cash nor bank letters are accepted).

5 Proof of the applicant’s occupational status


For self-employed / business owners:
 Photocopy of business papers, such as business registration certificate
 Company’s code/ form A, tax clearance certificates
 Proof of active business (bills of lading, import declaration form, invoices, etc.)

For employees:
 Original and signed letter of employment with indication of annual leave
 Photocopies of salary slip of the last 3 months or contract.

For students:
 Original letter from the university or school with indication of approved period of leave.

6 Visa fee
Visa fee

Please be aware:
 For all types of Schengen visas, the process time can take up to 15 days
 During the visa processing time, no passport withdrawal is possible

In some individual cases, additional documents may be requested. Presentation of the documents does
not automatically lead to the issuance of a visa. Possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right of
entry. The ultimate decision regarding admission to the Schengen territory lies with the Border Authorities
upon arrival.

Hilla Limann Hwy/ King Tackie Avenue


corner of Kenneth Kaunda Rd
North Ridge
P.O. Box 359 G.P.O.
Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 302 228 125
accra@eda.admin.ch
http://www.eda.admin.ch/accra

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